Hey SRK,
Would someone here possibly be able to tell me the best character that has the best set of normals? I’m looking for a character that can deal a lot of damage that’ll keep my fingers busy at the same time.
I’m just getting out of my Ryu phase of 18 years so if there’s any character in particular that’s like him or completely different I’ll be all ears.
Thanks,
f2n
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Since you said you wanted good damage that rules out some characters with excellent normals (specially charge characters), I’d say give Fei Long a try, he has some great normals, good damage and is pretty fun execution wise. Some do find his gameplan boring though.
For charge characters IMO Vega or Balrog are your best options.
I belive Dalshim has the best normal BUT his combo damage is shit,if you want damage you can try out Dudley,or even Evil Ryu (is a little bit like Ryu,but when you main him you’ll see that he plays really diferent) as E.Ryu’s bnb has a 1 frame link,and the axe kick FADC combos are also execution heavy.
Why is this off topic? 
Okay good I’ll definitely start with these characters … thank you. i really needed a point of reference … it’s not exactly easy to tell by just watching the fight
i feel like a general rule of thumb if your new is…
Charge characters + dhalsim have great normals to compensate for their charging and lack of mobility/reversals, respectivley.
this not always true as metallic said fei has a sick set of normals and rekkas to boot. and while ryu doesnt have alot of good normals the ones that are good are godlike.
at the same time im sure chargers can be cursed with bad normals but iv never played a charge char seriously myself so i have no idea about chargers 
alot depends the matchup though. some chars shit on other chars normals while losing to thers
On an unrelared note: im fucking loving my new avatar. that shit is soo top tier. add yun to your roster, look for a forum avatar, 2 seconds = that. where are the cody and e ryu pics?
Balrog’s got some awesome normals. His 3 frame jab is one of the best, if not THE best, in the game. His crouching fierce punch blocks out the sun as an anti-air, and his roundhouse and crouching roundhouse is freaking godlike. Dude has some of the best buttons in the game IMO.
lotta balrog love on here so I’ll definitely take a note…wats the best way to use yun?
All I know its most definitely not Ken
On a serious note probably Vega, followed by Balrog as close second. The best way to use Yun depends on the matchup youre fighting… lol
Yun is all about finding a good time to go in, and doing the same combo into a divekick setup.
Watch a few games of Kazunoko and you’ll get the idea immediately.
On the note of awesome normals, Makoto has some BUFFED normals, but they aren’t the fastest. No 3f jab or anything. But the hitbox are often off the charts.
F.lp is 3 frames technically but yeah. Difficult doing anything with it atm.
Balrog, Chun, Vega, Guile, Bison, Fei, Rose and Dhalsim are all good options
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU guys this will definitely be a point of reference for me. SMILIES FOR EVERY1!!! 
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Oh and in case you were wondering, Goin with the Spaniard himself…THE CLAW!!! (thanks for compliments on the big boss pic)
Good luck. Coolest character in any game.
No one mentioning Guile?
Standing, forward and crouching heavy punch are all ridiculous.
Again another discussion of “Who has the best (blank)” and Cody is never mentioned. Exactly what does he have that is abuseable/good if he never comes up? lol.
Highest damage? Nope, everyone brings up Seth, Sakura, Cammy, Makoto, Evil Ryu, sometimes Oni or Dudley
Best fireball? Nope, nobody talks about Cody’s being worthwhile.
Best normals? Nope.
Best defense? lol nope
Best mixups? Nope
Best footsies? Nope
Best anti airs? Only if they specifically say “best anti air normals”
Nobody seems to be down with buffing him yet at the same time nobody ever mentions him in ANY of the “Who has the best (blank)” lists lol.
(Personally, I think Cody’s F+MP and B+MP are two of the best command normals in the game. And while his normals leave plenty of room for improvement his normals in general leave less blank spots than others. He has a normal for almost any angle of attack except for cross up and and very shallow angled dive kicks like Yun/Yang LK dive kick or a jump back dive kick from Rufus)
Talk about frame traps and everybody will mention Cody :<
Usually only after Cammy/Sakura but even then the discussion of Cody’s frame traps often include a “but…” about how his normals are slow and throwable or how slow his walk speed is ect. That is certainly the one thing he ever gets mentioned though lol.
Best Tiny Little Tacky Gun Medalion: Cody
Those that master Guile have my respect. Dealing damage on people that know how to counter booms is not that easy.
Playing Guile while the opponent is in the lead, is a true challenge.